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Government & Public Administration - Coursework and Careers

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Government affects Americans in countless ways. In a democratic society, government is the means of expressing the public will. This includes a variety of activities. In fact, virtually every occupation can be found within government. There are, however, some activities that are unique to government. The federal government defends us from foreign aggression; represents American interests abroad; deliberates, passes and enforces laws; and administers many different programs. State and local governments pass laws or ordinances and provide vital services to constituents. There are many opportunities in government in every career area. The Government and Public Administration Career Cluster focuses on those careers that are unique to government and not contained in another Career Cluster.

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Career Pathways Career Choices Tips for Successful Planning
  • Governance
  • National Security
  • Foreign Service
  • Planning
  • Revenue and Taxation
  • Regulation
  • Public Managment and Administration
  • Legislator
  • City Manager
  • Policy/Budget Analyst
  • Recreation/Parks Director
  • State/Federal Agency Director
  • Urban/Regional Planner
  • Take placement testing at MCC in March/April of Junior year.
  • Take ACT/SAT in spring semester of junior year of high school.
  • Meet annually with high school guidance counselor or MCC academic advisor or call (815) 479-7565.

 

Suggested Coursework

Grade English/
Language Arts		 Mathematics Science Social Science Career Related
Electives
Fresh.
  • English 01
  • English 1
  • English 1 (H)
  • Algebra 1-A
  • Algebra 1
  • Algebra 2
  • Algebra 2 (H)
  • Geometry
  • Geometry (H)
  • Conceptual Biology
  • Biology
  • Biology (H)
  • Intro to Business
  • Succeeding in the World of Work
  • Digital Media 1 & 2
  • Digital Arts 1 & 2
  • Intro to Computer Programming
  • Multimedia
  • World Language
Soph.
  • English 02
  • English 2
  • English 2 (H)
  • Journalism
  • Algebra 1-B
  • Geometry
  • Geometry (H)
  • Algebra 2
  • Algebra 2 (H)
  • Pre-College Math
  • Pre-Calculus (H)
  • Conceptual Chemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Chemistry (H)
  • World Studies
  • AP European History
 Any of the above plus:
  • Law
  • Marketing
  • Web Design
  • Earth Science
  • Environmental Science
  • World Language 2
  • AP Computer Science Principles
Jr.
  • English 3
  • AP Lit. & Comp.
  • Journalism
  • Fundamentals of Geometry
  • Geometry
  • Geometry (H)
  • Algebra 2
  • Algebra 2 (H)
  • Pre-College Math
  • Pre-Calculus (H)
  • AP Calculus
  • Physics
  • Adv. Biology (H)
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics I
  • US History
  • AP US History
  • Psychology
  • AP Psychology
  • Sociology
 Any of the above plus:
  • Accounting (H)
  • Contemporary Lit.
  • Creative Writing
  • Media Literacy
  • World Language 3
  • MCC - PCCS Program
  • MCC - LCTC Program
  • Statistics
  • AP Statistics
Sr.
  • English 4
  • AP Lit. & Comp.
  • Journalism
  • Algebra 2
  • Algebra 2 (H)
  • Pre-College Math
  • Pre-Calculus (H)
  • AP Calculus
  • Physics
  • Adv. Biology (H)
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics I
  • Human Anatomy
  • Microbiology
  • Recent American History Issues
  • AP Microeconomics
  • AP American Govt.
  • Psychology
  • AP Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Civics
 Any of the above plus:
  • World Language 4

 

Career Planning

Type of Degree Degree Names
Certificate Career and Technical Education Certificates
Associate's

Career and Technical Education Associate Degrees

Transfer Associate Degrees

Transfer degrees are designed to provide students with a strong general education foundation and prerequisite coursework for continued study at a four-year college or university.

 

Sample academic plans are provided for use by students who have decided on a major but not on an intended transfer school.

 

For students who have decided on a transfer school, transfer guides are provided, showing how courses apply to specific majors at many in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities.
Bachelor's

Government and Public Administration

A few examples of baccalaureate majors related to this Career Cluster include the following:

  • Environmental Policy and Planning
  • Political Science
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health
  • Urban and Regional Planning

There are many Illinois colleges and universities that offer programs related to these areas of study. To see a full list, please refer to the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) website.